First Log: Sustanon, EQ, and TBol

[FourOneDeuxFitt]

Same question about the EQ. Also how much fat have you lost and what's your current weight? I'm asking because my macros are similar but I haven't been eating this way for very long

It’s hard to determine how the same macros for him will effect your body. Too many variables to take into consideration. Even if you guys are the same size, age, etc... maybe find out what he started at on high days or before the deficit, how much a deficit he worked down to over x amount of time, plus taking the gear into consideration as well every compound seems to have a different effect on every individual. But looking at how his body reacts to high vs low days, carb cycling and etc is what would be the comparable factor to do some trial and error with yourself.

Quick example if I’m really pushing a cut and to lean out. I’ll train legs on my low calorie day and a higher day on an off/rocevery day Knowing I’m going to burn the most calories during that workout and day and also on my recovery day when my cns and body are healing I feel could use the extra push in calories. Also, we know our performance will take a slight hit as well. But there’s a lot of small techniques that can make a big difference over time.

 

[FourOneDeuxFitt]

^^^And these are not facts or anything close to them just my opinion and experiences that seem to work well with myself. ^^^

 

[TideGear]

It’s hard to determine how the same macros for him will effect your body. Too many variables to take into consideration. Even if you guys are the same size, age, etc... maybe find out what he started at on high days or before the deficit, how much a deficit he worked down to over x amount of time, plus taking the gear into consideration as well every compound seems to have a different effect on every individual. But looking at how his body reacts to high vs low days, carb cycling and etc is what would be the comparable factor to do some trial and error with yourself.

Quick example if I’m really pushing a cut and to lean out. I’ll train legs on my low calorie day and a higher day on an off/rocevery day Knowing I’m going to burn the most calories during that workout and day and also on my recovery day when my cns and body are healing I feel could use the extra push in calories. Also, we know our performance will take a slight hit as well. But there’s a lot of small techniques that can make a big difference over time.

Yeah I'm sure you're right. I'm in the beginning stages of learning about nutrition and applying it. I'm just curious to see other people's progress. Even if my macros need to be adjusted it would still be interesting to know what the possibilities are in X amount of time

 

[FourOneDeuxFitt]

Absolutely man. Read read read. There’s a lot of great members and information on these forums. Just have to dig around a bit.

 

[Jackreature]

Tuesday, August 14th, Medium Day (Cycle Day 87)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
2 packages sugar free oatmeal
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
608 cals, 50g P, 48g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours preworkout)
1 scoop whey isolate
2 eggs
4 oz flank steak
1 spinach wrap
655 cals, 62g P, 46g C, 23g F

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops whey isolate
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup coconut water
1 banana
453 cals, 50g P, 61g C, 1g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground bison
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Broccoli
522 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 35g F

Totals:
2223 total cals
211g P
158g C
87g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 50mg turinabol

Cardio: 35 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking; 15 min brisk outdoor walk after meal 4

Workout: Main Lifts

Squat
Warmup: Bodyweight
2x12

Warmup: Bar
2x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 365#
1x4

Warmup: 405#
1x3

Warmup: 455#
1x2

Working: 500#
1x5

Working: 505#
2x5

Overhead Press
Warmup: Bar
1x12
1x10

Warmup: 95#
1x8

Warmup: 135#
1x6

Warmup: 185#
1x4

Warmup: 225#
1x3

Working: 235#
3x5

Deadlift
Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 405#
1x4

Warmup: 455#
1x3

Warmup: 495#
1x2

Working: 535#
3x5

 

[Jackreature]

Awesome volume with your workouts. Turinabol is one of my favorite orals. Helps me stay lean and keep the strength up IMO. Have you noticed any changes in your body/workouts with the equipoise you can pin point to the compound ? Have been thinking about running it with my next blast but at a higher dose. I read a great article about the compound stating that at a gram or more a week is where it really shines.

Thanks man! I'm loving the performance and aesthetic benefits I'm getting from TBol; the most noticeable improvement has been increased muscular endurance - I've been able to stay strong throughout my workouts and I've been recovering much quicker between sets. Aesthetically, it definitely gives me a harder look and I've gotten more vascular as well - I've also been getting some wicked pumps, like almost too wicked lol, since I started taking it.

Concerning the EQ, I have noticed enhanced recovery between workouts over the past week or so. I'm not getting as sore and I haven't gotten the severe fatigue that I sometimes get from intense squats and deadlifts. I attribute this to the EQ since that was the first effect I noticed from it when I ran it in a previous cycle of just Test and EQ and I seem to be having the same first reactions to it this time as well. I haven't gotten an enormous strength increase from either the EQ or TBol but I didn't really expect one considering the caloric deficit - I just want to be able to hold on to as much strength as possible as I finish the cut.

Same question about the EQ. Also how much fat have you lost and what's your current weight? I'm asking because my macros are similar but I haven't been eating this way for very long

So, I am actually ahead of schedule and weighed 179.8 on Saturday morning (I weigh myself once a week, on Saturday's, to keep track in my personal log) which means I've dropped 20 lbs over the past 12 weeks. I haven't done a BF % since I started but if I had to guess I'd say I'm at 12-13% BF. When I started I weighed 200.4 lbs and I got a 16% BF reading on an electrical impedence scale so I figured it was really about 19% since those scales are typically low by a couple percentage points).

Here is some info about some of the methods and questions that @FourOneDeuxFitt brought up:
I was maintaining 200# and about 19% BF at 3600 calores/day and about 550g carbs/day so I started my cycle/cut with 625mg of Sust/wk. and by dropping 200 cals/wk., basically all from carbs, for the first 5 weeks til I reached 2600 cals/day and 300g carbs/day. Then, beginning the 6th week, I turned my off days to low days of approx. 1800 cals and 50g carbs and kept my training days the same. The 7th week I turned 3 of my training days (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday) into medium days of 2200 cals/day. Finally, the 9th week I turned Thursday into a low day; then, starting the 11th week, I added 50mg TBol/day, which I will take for 6-7 weeks, and 450mg EQ/wk, which I will take for the final 14 weeks. This is about as low as I can go with calories and still expect to perform decent for a short period of time. I think that keeping the majority of my training, especially my most intense training, on the days I am eating the most is crucial to keeping performance high. Ultimately, the goal is to compete in the 182 lb. weight class so, as soon as I drop to 172 - 174 lbs. I will slowly start to add calories and carbs back in so I can peak for the competition. I'm not a fan of struggling to make weight and prefer to build up into the meet so I'm getting stronger at the end of my prep, not weaker.

I'll keep you guys posted on the EQ and the effects I'm noticing as it continues to build up in my system.

-Jack

 

[Jackreature]

Wednesday, August 15th, Low Day (Cycle Day 88)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
398 cals, 46P, 8g C, 22g F

Meal 2
8 oz ground chicken breast
1 TBS coconut oil
1 TBS olive oil
Green Squash
483 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 31g F

Meal 3
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Broccoli
506 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 33g F

Meal 4
1 scoop isolate
1 scoop casein
2 TBS Peanut Butter
431 cals, 57g P, 8g C, 19g F

Totals
1821 cals
200g P
22g C
105g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear: 50mg turinabol

Cardio: 35 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking

 

[Jackreature]

Thursday, August 16th, Low Day (Cycle Day # 89)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
1/2 serving LF mozzarella cheese
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
428 cals, 46P, 9g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours pre-workout)
8 oz ground chicken
1 TBS coconut oil
Green Squash
363 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 17g F

Meal 3 (post-workout)
2 cups coconut water
2 scoops Whey Isolate
305 cals, 50g P, 24g C, 1g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Broccoli
498 cals, 49g P, 1g C, 33g F

Meal 5
.5 scoop isolate
1 scoop casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
269 cals, 40g P, 5g C, 11g F

Totals
1861 cals
235g P
42g C
86g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 312.5mg Sustanon, 225 mg EQ, 50 mg TBol

Cardio: 50m brisk outdoor walk between meal 4 and 5

Workout: Power and Hypertrophy: Bench, Legs, & Shoulders

Power Flat Bench Press - all about speed, I never get even close to muscular failure when power is the goal
Warmup: Bar
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 185#
1x6

Warmup: 225#
1x4

Warmup: 255#
1x3

Working: 275#
6x3

Power Box Squat (parallel height box - these are important for me since I am an ass to calves squatter but can't afford to be in a meet; squatting to parallel makes me feel like I'm gonna get red lighted so this has been crucial for me to learn where to stop my descent when I have the heavier weights on my back) - same Power/Speed principle as the Bench
Warmup: Bodyweight
1x12

Warmup: Bar
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x7

Warmup: 225#
1x5

Warmup: 315#
1x3

Warmup: 365#
1x2

Working: 385#
6x3

Romanian Deadlift
Warmup: 135#
1x10

Warmup: 185#
1x10

Warmup: 225#
1x10

Working: 275#
3x10

Lying Hamstring Curl
Working: 130#
4x15
1x17
Superset with:
Leg Extension
Working: 160#
4x15
1x18

Seated Dumbell Shoulder Press
Warmup: 40s
1x15

Warmup: 60s
1x12

Warmup: 75s
1x10

Warmup: 90s
1x6

Working: 100s
3x10
Dropx65sx14 (last set only)

Seated Dumbell Lateral Raise
Working: 40s
4x15
1x18
Superset with:
Seated Dumbell Rear Delt Fly
Working: 50s
4x15
1x17

 

[Jackreature]

Friday, August 17th, Low Day (Cycle Day 90)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
398 cals, 46P, 8g C, 22g F

Meal 2
8 oz ground chicken breast
1 TBS coconut oil
1 TBS olive oil
Green Squash
483 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 31g F

Meal 3
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Green Squash
506 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 33g F

Meal 4
1 scoop isolate
1 scoop casein
2 TBS Peanut Butter
431 cals, 57g P, 8g C, 19g F

Totals
1821 cals
200g P
22g C
105g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear: 50mg turinabol

Cardio: 35 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking

 

[Jackreature]

Saturday, August 18th, High Day (Cycle Day 91)
Diet:
Meal 1
1 large spinach wrap with:
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
1/2 serving of LF shredded mozzarella
2 packages sugar free oatmeal
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
858 cals, 58g P, 94g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours preworkout)
8 oz ground chicken
2 servings brown rice
1 TBS coconut oil
Broccoli
780 cals, 62g P, 97g C, 16g F

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops whey isolate
1 cup pineapple juice
2 cups coconut water
1 banana
522 cals, 44g P, 82g C, 2g F

Meal 4
8 oz Prime Rib
100g Roasted Red Potatoes
2 TBS Olive Oil
Broccoli
928 cals, 49g P, 21g C, 72g F

Totals:
3188 total cals
213g P
294g C
114g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 50mg TBol, .5 mg Adex

Cardio: 50 min brisk outdoor walk between meals 3 and 4

Workout: Main Lifts

Squat
Warmup: Bodyweight
2x12

Warmup: Bar
2x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 365#
1x4

Warmup: 405#
1x3

Warmup: 455#
1x2

Working: 505#
3x5

Overhead Press
Warmup: Bar
1x12
1x10

Warmup: 95#
1x7

Warmup: 135#
1x5

Warmup: 185#
1x3

Warmup: 215#
1x2

Working: 235#
1x5

Working: 240#
2x5

Deadlift
Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 405#
1x3

Warmup: 455#
1x3

Warmup: 495#
1x2

Working: 530#
3x5

 

[Jackreature]

Sunday, August 19th, Medium Day (Cycle Day 92)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
2 packages sugar free oatmeal
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
608 cals, 50g P, 48g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours preworkout)
8 oz chicken breast
1/2 serving LF shredded mozzarella
1 spinach wrap
479 cals, 58g P, 46g C, 7g F

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops whey isolate
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup coconut water
1/2 banana
418 cals, 44g P, 56g C, 2g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground bison
Broccoli
1 TBS Coconut Oil
506 cals, 46g P, 3g C, 35g F

Meal 5
1 scoop Casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
208 cals, 28g P, 4g C, 9g F

Totals:
2219 total cals
226g P
151g C
77g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 312.5mg Sustanon, 225mg EQ, 50mg TBol, & .5 mg adex

Cardio: 50 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking

Workout: Chest (strength and hypertrophy), Back (strength and hypertrophy), Tris (strength and hypertrophy), Bis (hypertrophy)

Flat Bench Press
Warmup: Bar
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 185#
1x6

Warmup: 225#
1x5

Warmup: 275#
1x4

Warmup: 315#
1x2

Working: 335#
1x5

Working: 340#
2x5

Incline Bench Press
Warmup: 225#
1x12
1x10
Working: 285#
3x10

Incline Dumbbell Fly
1x50sx15
1x60sx15
1x70sx15
1x80sx12
1x90sx12
Dropx60x9

Barbell Row
Warmup: Bar
1x12
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x10

Warmup: 185#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 275#
1x5

Working: 295#
1x12
2x10

Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Lat Pull down
Warmup: 45 per side
1x15

Warmup: 90 per side
1x12

Warmup: 120 per side
1x10

Working: 135 per side
2x15

Working:155 per side
2x12

Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Lat Pullover
Warmup: 45 per side
1x15

Warmup: 90 per side
1x10

Working: 115 per side
2x15

Working: 135 per side
1x10
1x9
Drop x 90 per side x 10

Close Grip Bench
Warmup: Bar
1x12

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 185#
1x6

Warmup: 225#
1x4

Warmup: 245#
1x3

Working: 275#
2x5

Working: 285#
1x5

FST 7: Triceps EZ Bar Pressdown
4x130x15
2x130x13
2x130x12
Superset With:
FST 7: Biceps EZ Bar Medium Grip Curl
6x100x15
1x100x13

 

[Jackreature]

Monday, August 20th, Low Day (Cycle Day 93)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
398 cals, 46P, 8g C, 22g F

Meal 2
8 oz ground chicken
1 TBS coconut oil
1 TBS olive oil
Green Squash
483 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 31g F

Meal 3
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
Green Squash
380 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 19g F

Meal 4
1 scoop whey isolate
1 scoop casein
2 TBS Peanut Butter
431 cals, 57g P, 8g C, 19g F

Totals
1695 cals
200g P
22g C
91g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear: 50mg turinabol, .5mg Adex

Cardio: ~90 min difficult hike in the mountains after meal 2

 

[Jackreature]

Tuesday, August 14th, Medium Day (Cycle Day 87)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
2 packages sugar free oatmeal
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
608 cals, 50g P, 48g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours preworkout)
1 scoop whey isolate
2 eggs
4 oz flank steak
1 spinach wrap
655 cals, 62g P, 46g C, 23g F

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops whey isolate
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup coconut water
1 banana
453 cals, 50g P, 61g C, 1g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground chicken
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Broccoli
339 cals, 46g P, 3g C, 16g F

Meal 5
1 scoop Casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
208 cals, 28g P, 4g C, 9g F

Totals:
2248 total cals
236g P
162g C
77g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 50mg turinabol, .5mg Adex

Cardio: 45 min brisk outdoor walk after meal 1

Workout: Main Lifts

Squat
Warmup: Bodyweight
2x12

Warmup: Bar
2x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 365#
1x4

Warmup: 405#
1x3

Warmup: 455#
1x2

Working: 505#
2x5

Working: 510#
1x5

Overhead Press
Warmup: Bar
1x12
1x10

Warmup: 95#
1x8

Warmup: 135#
1x6

Warmup: 185#
1x4

Warmup: 225#
1x3

Working: 240#
3x5

Deadlift
Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 405#
1x4

Warmup: 455#
1x3

Warmup: 495#
1x2

Working: 540#
2x5

Working: 545#
1x5

 

[Jackreature]

*EDIT: Last post was Tuesday, August 21st - Cycle Day 94
Wednesday, August 22nd, Low Day (Cycle Day 95)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
398 cals, 46P, 8g C, 22g F

Meal 2
8 oz ground chicken breast
1 TBS coconut oil
1 TBS olive oil
Green Squash
483 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 31g F

Meal 3
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Carrots
506 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 33g F

Meal 4
1 scoop isolate
1 scoop casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
331 cals, 53g P, 5g C, 11g F

Totals
1721 cals
196g P
19g C
97g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear: 50mg turinabol

Cardio: 60 min brisk outdoor walk after meal 1

 

[Jackreature]

Thursday, August 24th, Low Day (Cycle Day # 96)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
1/2 serving LF mozzarella cheese
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
428 cals, 46P, 9g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours pre-workout)
8 oz ground chicken
1 TBS coconut oil
Green Squash
363 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 17g F

Meal 3 (post-workout)
2 cups coconut water
2 scoops Whey Isolate
305 cals, 50g P, 24g C, 1g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Broccoli
498 cals, 49g P, 1g C, 33g F

Meal 5
1 scoop isolate
.5 scoop casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
269 cals, 40g P, 5g C, 11g F

Totals
1861 cals
235g P
42g C
86g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 312.5mg Sustanon, 225 mg EQ, 50 mg TBol, .5mg Adex

Cardio: 40 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking

Workout: Power and Hypertrophy: Bench, Legs, Shoulders, Bis, & Tris

Speed Flat Bench Press - typically I perform these with a slower negative, pause on the chest, and then move as fast as possible on the concentric portion but today I moved as quick as possible throughout the whole motion while trying to minimize momentum as much as possible.
Warmup: Bar
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 185#
1x6

Warmup: 225#
3x4

Working: 245#
10x3

Speed Safety Squat - typically I perform these with a box and a slower negative, pause on the box, and then move as fast as possible off the box and through the concentric portion; today I took away the box and just moved as quick as possible throughout the whole motion while trying to minimize momentum as much as possible.
Warmup: Bodyweight
1x12

Warmup: Bar
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
3x4

Working: 365#
10x3

Romanian Deadlift
Warmup: 135#
1x10

Warmup: 185#
1x10

Warmup: 225#
1x10

Working: 275#
3x10

Lying Hamstring Curl
Working: 145#
3x15
3x14
1x12
Superset with:
Leg Extension
Working: 175#
2x15
2x14
2x12
1x11

Seated Dumbell Shoulder Press
Warmup: 40s
1x15

Warmup: 60s
1x12

Warmup: 75s
1x10

Warmup: 90s
1x6

Working: 105s
1x10
2x8
Dropx70sx9 (last set only)

Seated Dumbell Lateral Raise
Working: 40s
7x15
Superset with:
Seated Dumbell Rear Delt Fly
Working: 45s
7x15

Triceps High Incline Seated Overhead EZ Bar Extension
4x110x15
2x110x14
1x110x12
Superset With:
Biceps High Incline Seated Dumbbell Curl
6x25sx15
1x25sx18

 

[Jackreature]

CYCLE UPDATES AND NOTES

Equipoise
Source: Sasquatch Labs
Dosage: 450mg per week split into 2 shots per week
Elapsed Time: 3.5 weeks out of 14 weeks
Protocol Updates: None
Performance Benefits: I have started to notice significant improvements in endurance and recuperation during the past couple of workouts - this was the first thing I noticed from EQ the last time I ran it so I am attributing the majority of this sudden increase to the EQ. I have been feeling ready to attach each set and I'm feeling like I have more in the tank at the end of my last couple of workouts - I even added in some bis and tris yesterday because I just couldn't get enough and I just wasn't wearing out. I also feel like I am recovering quickly between workouts and have not been getting the level of soreness and fatigue in the muscles I typically do, especially after the heavier squats and deads. Finally, my walks have become even easier but also faster as my muscles are just feeling so fresh and primed for exercise at all times over the past few days.
Aesthetic Benefits: the biggest aesthetic improvement I can tie directly to the introduction of the EQ is increased vascularity throughout all of my muscles but particularly the shoulders, chest, arms, and legs have really gotten vascular this week. I noticed this the last time I ran EQ as well. Other than that, I haven't noticed much that I can tie directly to the EQ but I know that it is definitely playing a role in keeping on the amount of muscle I have been able to keep on as the calories have stayed down over the past few weeks.
Side Effects: I have had some aromatization issues beginning this week and have had to take .5 mg of Adex basically everyday and I added in 20 mg of nolva today because I just haven't been able to fully chase away the water retention. I got a bit lazy with my AI and I am paying the price now trying to catch back up without totally crashing my E levels. Also, my blood pressure went up a bit when I checked in early this week and it was still up when I checked it again today - nothing crazy, 130/85 or so, but definitely something I am going to keep my eye on.
Overall: not much to say that I haven't already said and its too early to make an overall judgment on the effectiveness of the EQ in this cycle so I will reserve a more in depth overall analysis near the end of the cycle.

Oral Turinabol
Source: Sasquatch Labs
Dosage: 50mg per day
Elapsed Time: 3.5 weeks out of 7 weeks
Updates: I have decided to switch the TBol dosage protocol for the final 3.5 weeks simply because I have never taken an oral before and want to experiment with different timing to see if I notice a substantial difference from one to the other. I will now be taking 25mg in the morning and 25mg with my post-workout shake on workout days or 25mg with my last meal on off days instead of all 50mg in the morning.
Performance Benefits: I have had some increases in strength and significant improvements in endurance and recuperation since adding in the TBol, even despite the severe caloric deficit I've been in while taking it. I am constantly holding myself back the past couple of weeks to make sure I am regaining my full strength on the compound exercises because I am recovering between sets much quicker than I am used to. This has also helped with the isolation exercises and weight loss aspect of my program since I am able to move quicker and I can perform super-sets while still ensuring the muscle is giving out instead my cardiovascular system.
Aesthetic Benefits: my muscles have taken on a harder, fuller look than I am used to having on a cut since I am typically quite flat and a little soft looking when my calories and carbs have been this low for this length of time. It has been an awesome experience holding on to the amount of muscle I have during this cut as its really bringing a much more grainy, dense look than I've ever had.
Side Effects: The worst side effect I have had since adding in the TBol has been increased acid reflux; I say increased because I've had GERD for awhile but its been under control for a couple years now thanks to proton pump inhibitors but since adding in the TBol I have had to pop a couple of antacids to keep it down. Also, my blood pressure went up a bit when I first started taking the TBol but it subsided after a few days and my BP was normal until a couple days ago (more on that in the EQ section). The only other negative effect has been WICKED pumps in the lower back and a bit in the calves and shins when I am out for a longer, faster walk but its also been a positive in some cases, particularly when training arms because they just get so full and vascular.
Overall: it has been an AMAZING experience for my first oral steroid and I either picked the right one for me or I just react well to orals. It made nearly immediate changes to my physique and to my performance which has made it a totally different experience , for me, than taking test and injectables in general; it feels much more like a "drug" since there is such a sudden onset of effects. It has definitely made me far less wary about using orals in the future too - I have heard so many stories about feeling toxic, ridiculous liver enzymes, kidney issues, and other horror stories that I was really prepared for the worst so to have such a positive experience has really opened up my mind to including more orals going forward.

Sustanon
Source: Sasquatch Labs
Dosage: 625mg per week split into 2 shots per week
Elapsed Time: 13.5 weeks out of 24 weeks
Protocol Updates: None
Performance Benefits: I don't know if you can beat good ol' Testosterone as THE premier performance enhancer - what can I say that you all don't already know? I am much stronger, I have far more stamina and endurance, and I am recovering far quicker than I ever would without the Test. It's just that simple and that good.
Aesthetic Benefits: Again, very simple. I have far more muscle and, even better, far more full, hard, vascular muscle than I would have without the Test, especially in the midst of a 30 lb. cut.
Side Effects: Recently, most likely due to the addition of the EQ, I have had some aromatization issues beginning this week (more about this in my EQ notes). Also, my blood pressure went up a bit when I checked in early this week but, again, I am thinking this is likely due to the addition of the EQ and TBol more than the Test. Finally, I have had, for my first time, some issues with pimples popping up along my torso. Really no big deal but a new side effect for me and likely due to the fact that I am running BY FAR the most androgenic steroids I ever have.
Overall: not much to say that I haven't said - Test is, and likely always will be, the king of performance enhancers for me. It just does me so much good and I really don't suffer any substantial side effects. I am having another awesome experience with it and am really excited about the progress I've made in both the performance and aesthetic realm.

Overall Analysis
Thus far, this has been a tremendously successful cycle. In terms of performance, I have managed to keep up with the strength progression I had mapped out for my program (its usually very tough for me to do that ESPECIALLY on a cut), I have dropped weight a little quicker than I thought I would, the fat has been coming off in the right places, and I am holding on to the most muscle I have ever had at my current weight (mid-170's). Subjective side effects have been minimal and the first more serious side effect I have had, high BP, just popped up and I believe will be brought back to baseline when I finally get my E, and therefore water retention, under control. I will be able to discuss any other side effects after I get my blood work done in a couple of weeks (I will be getting blood drawn after my 15th week) and I see if there has been any a-symptomatic issues developing.

I hope everybody has been enjoying the log and that these notes/updates provide some more insight into the effects the gear has had on me thus far. Please feel free to comment with any observations, critiques, advices ::Arnold voice::, questions, etc.

Thanks for the support!

-Jack

 

[Jackreature]

Friday, August 24th, Low Day (Cycle Day 97)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
398 cals, 46P, 8g C, 22g F

Meal 2
8 oz ground chicken breast
1 TBS coconut oil
1 TBS olive oil
Green Squash
483 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 31g F

Meal 3
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
1 TBS Coconut Oil
Carrots
506 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 33g F

Meal 4
1 scoop isolate
1 scoop casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
331 cals, 53g P, 5g C, 11g F

Totals
1721 cals
196g P
19g C
97g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear: 50mg turinabol, .5mg Adex, 20mg Nolva

Cardio: 55 min brisk outdoor walk after meal 2

 

[Jackreature]

Saturday, August 25th, High Day (Cycle Day 98)
Diet:
Meal 1
1 large spinach wrap with:
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
1/2 serving of LF shredded mozzarella
2 packages sugar free oatmeal
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
858 cals, 58g P, 94g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours preworkout)
8 oz ground chicken
2 servings brown rice
1 TBS coconut oil
Broccoli
780 cals, 62g P, 97g C, 16g F

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops whey isolate
1 cup pineapple juice
2 cups coconut water
1 banana
522 cals, 44g P, 82g C, 2g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground beef
Carrots
1 serving long grain white rice
626 cals, 53g P, 56g C, 21g F

Totals:
2751 total cals
217g P
329g C
63g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 50mg TBol, .5 mg adex, 20 mg Nolva

Cardio: 45 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking

Workout: Main Lifts

Squat
Warmup: Bodyweight
2x12

Warmup: Bar
2x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 315#
1x5

Warmup: 365#
1x4

Warmup: 405#
1x3

Warmup: 455#
1x2

Working: 505#
1x5

Working: 510#
2x5

Overhead Press
Warmup: Bar
1x12
1x10

Warmup: 95#
1x8

Warmup: 135#
1x6

Warmup: 185#
1x4

Warmup: 225#
1x2

Working: 240#
3x5

Deadlift
Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x8

Warmup: 315#
1x6

Warmup: 405#
1x4

Warmup: 455#
1x3

Warmup: 495#
1x2

Working: 535#
2x5

Working: 540#
1x5

 

[Jackreature]

Sunday, August 26th, Medium Day (Cycle Day 99 of 168)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
2 packages sugar free oatmeal
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
608 cals, 50g P, 48g C, 24g F

Meal 2 (2 hours preworkout)
8 oz chicken breast
1/2 serving LF shredded mozzarella
1 spinach wrap
479 cals, 58g P, 46g C, 7g F

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops whey isolate
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup coconut water
1/2 banana
418 cals, 44g P, 56g C, 2g F

Meal 4
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground bison
Broccoli
1 TBS Coconut Oil
506 cals, 46g P, 3g C, 35g F

Meal 5
1 scoop Casein
1 TBS Peanut Butter
208 cals, 28g P, 4g C, 9g F

Totals:
2219 total cals
226g P
151g C
77g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear and ancillaries: 312.5mg Sustanon, 225mg EQ, 50mg TBol, .5 mg adex, 20 mg Nolva

Cardio: ~90 min trail hike between meals 1 and 2

Workout: Chest (strength and hypertrophy), Back (strength and hypertrophy), Tris (strength and hypertrophy), Bis (hypertrophy)

Flat Bench Press
Warmup: Bar
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 185#
1x6

Warmup: 225#
1x5

Warmup: 275#
1x4

Warmup: 315#
1x2

Working: 340#
3x5

Incline Bench Press
Warmup: 225#
1x12
1x10
Working: 275#
2x12
1x10
Dropx185#x7

Incline Dumbbell Fly
1x50sx15
1x60sx15
1x70sx15
1x80sx13
1x90sx12
Dropx60sx8

Barbell Row
Warmup: Bar
1x12
1x10

Warmup: 135#
1x10

Warmup: 185#
1x8

Warmup: 225#
1x6

Warmup: 275#
1x5

Working: 295#
2x12
1x11
Dropx185#x8

Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Lat Pull down
Warmup: 45 per side
1x15

Warmup: 90 per side
1x12

Warmup: 120 per side
1x10

Working:155 per side
1x15
2x12
1x9

Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Lat Pullover
Warmup: 45 per side
1x15

Warmup: 90 per side
1x10

Working: 115 per side
2x15

Working: 135 per side
2x10
Drop x 90 per side x 10 last set only

Close Grip Bench
Warmup: Bar
1x12

Warmup: 135#
1x8

Warmup: 185#
1x6

Warmup: 225#
1x4

Warmup: 245#
1x3

Working: 285#
3x5

FST 7: Triceps EZ Bar Pressdown
2x130x15
4x130x12
1x130x16
Superset With:
FST 7: Biceps EZ Bar Medium Grip Curl
1x105x15
1x105x14
3x105x12
1x105x11
1x105x18 (included a couple of rest-pauses)

 

[Jackreature]

Monday, August 27th, Low Day (Cycle Day 100 of 168)
Diet:
Meal 1
2 eggs (omega 3 egg yolks)
4 egg whites
4 strips bacon
Large coffee with lactose free Half n half
398 cals, 46P, 8g C, 22g F

Meal 2
8 oz ground chicken
1 TBS coconut oil
1 TBS olive oil
Green Squash
483 cals, 48g P, 3g C, 31g F

Meal 3
8 oz grass fed 90/10 ground bison
Green Squash
380 cals, 49g P, 3g C, 19g F

Meal 4
1 scoop whey isolate
1 scoop casein
2 TBS Peanut Butter
431 cals, 57g P, 8g C, 19g F

Totals
1695 cals
200g P
22g C
91g F

Supplements: GNC Mens multivitamin, 4 ES Fish Oil

Gear: 50mg turinabol, .5mg adex, 20 mg Nolva

Cardio: 40 min brisk outdoor walk upon waking